Start getting your teams together for the United Way Day of Caring to be held in Genesee County, Wednesday, May 13, 8am. Registration opens Friday, February 20th and closes Monday, March 30th. Volunteers of all ages are needed to complete projects to give back to our community. Contact Erik Fix, Regional United Way Director for more information.

Volunteers Needed!

Genesee YMCA is looking for individuals to volunteer with the Challenger Swim Program. This five week program will run Mondays, April 20 to May 18, from 4:15pm to 6pm. No experience necessary; training will be available to help teach individuals with special needs to swim. Contact Megan Boring at 344-1664 for more information.

YWCA Women of Distinction

Batavia YWCA is accepting nominations of women, companies and organizations that have gone above and beyond in the following categories: Racial Justice; Economic Empowerment; Corporate Social Responsibility; Military,Veteran; Advocacy, Civic Engagement; and Peace. Nominations are due by Monday, March 16. Email Jeanne Walton or send to: YWCA of Genesee County, 301 North Street, Batavia. Winners will be honored Saturday, June 13, at the Women of Distinction Celebration at GCC.

Prom Dress Collection

Living Waters Church, 30 Main Street, Leroy, will collect gently used prom dresses from now until March 13th at the church office, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays between 8am and 3pm. "Girls Helping Girls" project helps area girls receive a free prom dress. Call 768-7570 for more information.

Story Time

The Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross Street, Batavia, will host Story times in the Children's room thru March 9th:

Tuesdays, Toddler Time - walkers to age 3 - 10:30am

Wednesdays, Early Toddler Time - walkers to age 3 - 9:30am

Wednesdays, Toddler Time - walkers to age 3 - 10:30am

Thursdays, Preschool Story Time - ages 3 to 5 years, 10am

Thursdays, PJ Story Time - all ages - 6:30pm

To register or for more information contact the Library, 343-9550 ext. 4.

Medical Transportation Program

The Genesee County Office for the Aging is in critial need of volunteers to take individuals to medical appointments outside of Genesee County. Supplemental liability insurance is provided to all volunteers and mileage reimbursement may be available. Contact Dorian Ely, at the Office for the Aging if you are interested in volunteering. 585-343-1611.

UMMC ASK A Nurse

United Memorial Hospital will offer, "Ask a Nurse" community outreach program the First Tuesday of each month from 9am to 11am, in the Jerome Center Lobby, 16 Bank Street, Batavia; and on the Third Tuesday of each month from 9am to 11am, in the main lobby of the hospital at 127 North Street, Batavia. A registered nurse will be present to answer questions, check blood pressure, review medications, and provide diabetes risk assessments. The program is free and open to the public on a walk in basis.

Songs for NYSARC

Genesee ARC announces, "Songs for NYSARC", a collaboration between talented artists and parents includes some of the best songs ever written about people with developmental disabilities. Hear the songs now and buy downloads to support Genesee ARC by clicking on the logo. For more information contact Sandy Konfederath at sandyk@rochester.rr.com or call 585-343-1123, ext. 226.

Volunteer to Deliver Home Meals

The Office for the Aging is in need of volunteer drivers to deliver Home delivered meals in Batavia. You can volunteer daily or as little as once a month. Each delivery takes approximately one to one and half hours. Easy pick up accessibility and assistance with loading at the Genesee ARC Community Center, Woodrow Road, Batavia. For more information or to volunteer call Jill at 585-343-1611.

UMMC HEALTHY LIVING CLASSES

United Memorial Medical Center Healthy Living, offers classes on Childbirth, MOMS program, Breast Feeding, Nutrition counceling, Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support, Diabetes Education Classes, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support . No Cost Mammography is also offered. Call 344-5331 for more information as to dates and registration.